https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-switch-online-membership-can-be-bought-using-gold-points > It looks like Nintendo Switch Online membership can be bought using My Nintendo Gold Points.  > Reddit user Ice Blast noticed the detail while reading the Nintendo Switch Online Service FAQ. Under the question "Can I use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase the Nintendo Switch Online membership?", it states: “Gold Points can be used when purchasing a membership in the Nintendo eShop. They cannot be used for auto-renewal.”